Chad Hendrickson, Armed Road Rage, Iowa 2023

Armed Road Rage Suspect Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Federal Prison

A man who pulled a firearm during a road rage incident in February 2022 has been sentenced to over 5 years in federal prison.

Chad Hendrickson, a 46-year-old from Sioux City, Iowa, received the prison term after a guilty plea to possession of a firearm by a felon and drug user on March 7, 2023.

Evidence in the case revealed that Hendrickson refused to let another vehicle pass near 6th and Pierce Street in downtown Sioux City. When the vehicle pulled up next to Hendrickson, he produced a handgun and made threats towards the driver.

The victim then called law enforcement and followed Hendrickson from a safe distance to the area of 26th and Pierce where he parked his vehicle and took off on foot. Hendrickson was apprehended by law enforcement nearby.

When Hendrickson was taken into custody, he was also found to be in possession of marijuana, a switch blade knife, brass knuckles, and the handgun.

Hendrickson has a lengthy criminal history, including convictions for reckless driving, driving under the influence or while intoxicated, burglary, and domestic assault.

Hendrickson was sentenced in Sioux City by United States District Court Chief Judge Leonard T. Strand to 64 months’ imprisonment. He must also serve a 3-year term of supervised release after the prison term.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence.

The case was investigated by the Sioux City, Iowa Police Department and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Forde Fairchild. Hendrickson is currently being held in the United States Marshal’s custody until he can be transported to a federal prison.

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